00:00Senator and former Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Amy Brown gave the opposition's position on the path that led to Trinidad
00:07and Tobago's successful bid to serve as a non-permanent member on the UN Security Council from 2027 to 2028.
00:15The die was cast for this years ago. The People's National Movement Administration did its part. We achieved cabinet approval
00:25of this candidature, formal approval of the cabinet.
00:28We achieved the drafting and preparation of our campaign strategy and all the other elements that are essential. We achieved
00:40CARICOM endorsement, which is a fundamental pillar of the success of a Security Council non-permanent seat.
00:51But Foreign Affairs Minister Sean Sobers praised the Prime Minister for initiating the move.
00:56Under the exceptional leadership of Prime Minister, the Honourable Kamna Kusad-Wisasa, Trinidad and Tobago has achieved a significant diplomatic
01:04milestone by securing a seat on the United Nations Security Council.
01:09This accomplishment elevates our nation's voice on the international stage, providing Trinidad and Tobago with a greater opportunity to contribute
01:18to discussions on global peace, security, development and international cooperation.
01:24The Foreign and Caricom Affairs Ministry said, quote,
01:27This country's campaign was launched by the Prime Minister during her participation at the United Nations General Assembly in New
01:34York in September 2025.
01:36The Ministry further said that since then, Prime Minister Posad-Wisasa was in constant contact and personal dialogue with several
01:43world leaders to advance the country's bid.
01:47Jules Brown, TV6 News.
01:49Jules Brown, TV6 News.
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